Sarah and Meagan both love secondhand finds—for different reasons. While Sarah’s thrifting pursuits are typically driven by practicality and sustainability, Meagan tends to follow a vibes-first approach to antiquing.

In this episode, Meagan dives into her love of vintage housewares and the teacups, embroidered linens, and kitchen pieces that catch her eye at antique malls and thrift stores. She talks about the eras and styles she’s most drawn to, why certain pieces feel impossible to leave behind, and how collecting often starts with a feeling rather than a need. Meagan also shares how her tastes have evolved over time and talks honestly about how she’s learned to pass along once-loved treasures that no longer fit her home or lifestyle, and why letting go is part of the joy of living with old things.

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If you could choose, which would you rather do: take a really long guided walk or bike ride? Go on a pilgrimage? Escape into a creative retreat? Head out on a safari? Or take a river cruise? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah explore a handful of different types of midlife “fantasy trips” that we've watched the older people in our lives embark on, then discuss which ones appeal the most, which ones we'd pass on, and why.

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Paprika? Yes please. Smoked paprika? No, thank you. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah dig into the world of spices and seasonings including our preferences and purchasing habits. We dish about the flavorings we can’t live without, the jars we somehow keep over-buying (curse you, autoship!), and the go-to staples that always seem to be missing right when we need them. We talk about how we actually store our seasonings including some spice-cabinet snafus, the flavors we reach for on repeat, and the ones we think are seriously overrated.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com.

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